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Greeks began a series of competitions that 

would develop into an international tradition of 

incredible scale. The Olympic Games serve as 

an opportunity to demonstrate athletic and 

mental ability, strength, and spirit for both individuals and nations. The Olympics bring millions of diverse people together, all with one 

hope: to see their country win. For our Nation, 

the Olympic Games help us to find our common ground and allow us to come together to 

support the young men and women who represent our great country. 

I am honored to recognize the outstanding 

individuals from Orange County that will represent our Nation this summer in London, 

England. For their patriotism and excellence in 

athletics, I’d like to recognize JW Kumpholz 

(Water Polo), Courtney Mathewson (Water 

Polo), Lauren Wenger (Water Polo), Samuel 

Mikulak (Gymnastics), Tyler Clary (Swimming), 

Kate Ziegler (Swimming), Russell Holmes 

(Volleyball), David Lee (Volleyball), Paul 

Lotman (Volleyball), David Smith (Volleyball), 

Donald Suxho (Volleyball), Brian Thorton 

(Volleyball), David McKienzie (Volleyball), Clay 

Stanley (Volleyball), Sean Rooney (Volleyball), 

Danielle Scott (Volleyball), Jordan Larson 

(Volleyball), Matt Anderson (Volleyball), and 

Reid Priddy (Volleyball). We are all proud of 

you. 

Thank you again, and good luck to each of 

you. Bring home the gold for Team U.S.A. 

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CELEBRATING THE 80TH BIRTHDAY OF JIMMIE RUTH COOLEY 

HON. KEVIN BRADY OF TEXAS

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, July 26, 2012 

Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise 

today to celebrate the birthday of a dear friend 

and a true East Texas treasure, Jimmie Ruth 

Cooley. She is a shining example of hard work 

and the success that follows. 

A three term mayor of her beloved Woodville, Jimmie has been a tireless, enthusiastic 

advocate for her community, for Tyler County, 

for East Texas and in fact the Lone Star State 

where she has left her mark as well. 

When it comes to accomplishing tasks and 

overcoming hurdles—Jimmie has got it covered. One of her dear friends, Mary Jane 

Neal, summed it up best, saying ‘‘She likes to 

get things done’’. 

And she has. Over the years Mayor Cooley 

has served as a board member and a leader 

in the Deep East Texas Council of Government; Three Rivers Council of Boy Scouts of 

America; Woodville Independent School District Compass Arts; Tyler County Art League; 

and Tyler County Hospital Foundation. She’s 

worked tirelessly as president of the Tyler 

County Chamber of Commerce, a past member of the Texas Office of Community Affairs 

Task Force and Deep Texas Regional Review 

Committee. 

Longtime Texas Governor Rick Perry appointed Jimmie to serve on the board of the 

Lower Neches Valley Authority, where she has 

talked water with me countless times because 

she knows how important our lakes and rivers 

are to our communities in East Texas. And 

yes, she has a professional career as well— 

she is a graduate of the American Institute of 

Real Estate and now a retired real estate 

agent. 

‘‘Yes, Mayor, I’ll get on it’’ are how most of 

my conversations with Jimmie end. She is a 

close advisor, confidant, and most of all a true 

friend. Blessed with a wonderful sense of 

humor, Jimmie is a keen observer of the people she serves and of the community in which 

she lives. I want America to know about this 

tireless champion of East Texas who gives 

back more than could ever be asked of her. 

Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to rise today to 

wish Jimmie Ruth Cooley a very Happy 80th 

Birthday and many more years of happiness 

to come. 

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HONORING SARALAND SCHOOLS 

FOR SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT 

HON. JO BONNER OF ALABAMA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, July 26, 2012 

Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to bring to 

the attention of the House the exemplary 

achievement of the Saraland School System, 

which recently garnered the highest rating of 

performance from its accreditation agency. 

What’s even more remarkable about this accomplishment is that the Saraland School System was founded just four short years ago. 

All too often, local news across America is 

filled will stories about failing schools and declining scholastic standards. Indeed, our educational system is being challenged like never 

before from a historic recession and dwindling 

revenues. But America is still the land of opportunity for those imbued with vision and a 

dedication to make a difference. 

Four years ago, the City of Saraland defied 

the odds by seeking control of its local schools 

with the goal of raising the quality of education 

for its children. The Saraland School System 

set a goal to provide every student a ‘‘worldclass education.’’ This goal was successfully 

met in June when Saraland received the top 

rating of ‘‘highly functional’’ for the school system’s vision and purpose. The high praise 

came from AdvanceED, formerly known as the 

Southern Association of Colleges and 

Schools. 

Saraland also received the accreditation 

agency’s second highest rating in six other 

areas: governance and leadership; teaching 

and learning; documenting and using results; 

resources and support systems; stakeholder 

communications and relationships; and commitment to continuous improvement. 

Much credit is due to the school leadership, 

including School Board President Bill Silver, 

Superintendent Wayne Vickers, and all the 

Saraland School System administrators, principals, teachers and students. Additionally, a 

tip of the hat is due to the people of Saraland 

who, according to the accreditation agency, 

have demonstrated an equally strong commitment to supporting their new school system 

and making sure it succeeds. 

Board president Bill Silver recently told the 

Mobile Press-Register, ‘‘This community has 

bought into our own school system and that is 

one of the reasons we have had such success, in academics, sports and the whole 

arena.’’ 

Physical evidence of the community’s investment in their school system is manifest in 

the $30 million high school, a planned $14 million elementary school and another $4 million 

dedicated to renovate the middle school. 

Saraland’s amazing achievement is not only 

a model for Alabama, but for the nation. It is 

proof positive that when a community unites 

behind a goal, it can succeed. We should all 

look to Saraland’s example. 

On behalf of the people of Alabama, I would 

like to extend my congratulations to the 

Saraland School System, its leaders, students 

and the community at large. Job well done! 

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COMMENDING VETERANS OF THE 

KOREAN CONSTABULARY 

HON. LEE TERRY OF NEBRASKA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, July 26, 2012 

Mr. TERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 

honor veterans of the Korean Constabulary for 

their outstanding sacrifice and service during 

the hard years leading up to the establishment 

of the Republic of Korea. 

The Korean Constabulary was originally established in 1946 in order to provide support 

to Korean National Police during the unification and independence of South Korea. They 

would eventually serve as the Republic of 

Korea Army in 1948. 

During the years of 1946 and 1948, the Korean Constabulary undertook internal security 

tasks on behalf of the United States Military 

Government in Korea and the people of South 

Korea, defending their fledging country against 

internal unrest. 

The Korean Constabulary believe they have 

been treated unfairly due to their exclusion 

from benefits offered under the Republic of 

Korea’s Military Pension Act. They have not 

been granted pension, financial aid for 

healthcare or military awards for their years of 

distinguished service because their years of 

service before 1950 are unaccounted for because the Constabulary was under the jurisdiction of the Department of National Defense 

during the years of 1946 and 1948. 

The Korean Constabulary would like to be 

honored by the Republic of Korea for their heroic service during such an unstable time in 

the country’s history. 

Today, I honor all of the Veterans of the Korean Constabulary and commend them for 

their bravery and support to the United States 

Military Government in Korea. 

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RECOGNIZING ARKANSAS 

OLYMPIAN MICHAEL TINSLEY 

HON. TIM GRIFFIN OF ARKANSAS

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, July 26, 2012 

Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, I 

rise today to recognize Mr. Michael Tinsley 

who will be representing the United States in 

the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London. 

Michael hails from Little Rock, Arkansas. Little Rock is located in the Second Congressional District, which I represent. He attended 

Pulaski Robinson High School in Little Rock 

where he had a standout track career. 

His dedication to and performance in track 

and field in high school earned him a scholarship at Jackson State University in Jackson, 

Mississippi, where he ran track and studied 

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